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Reported ownership and control details
Form ADV · Filing date 2026-09-17 · Schedules A and B
| # | Owner / person & role | Interest in entity | Reported interest | Control person | Title / status acquired | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SCHWAB HOLDINGS, INC.100% OWNERDomestic entity | CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | 100% OWNER01/1983 | Schedule APDF page 47 |
| 2 | DENNIS WILLARD HOWARDMANAGING DIRECTOR AND CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICERIndividual | CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | No | MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER05/2017 | Schedule APDF page 47 |
| 3 | JEFFREY HAROLD STARRMANAGING DIRECTOR, AND OPERATIONAL SERVICES AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICERIndividual | CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | MANAGING DIRECTOR, AND OPERATIONAL SERVICES AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER01/2020 | Schedule APDF page 47 |
| 4 | CHARLES NICHOLSMANAGING DIRECTOR AND BROKER DEALER & INVESTMENT ADVISOR CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividual | CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | No | MANAGING DIRECTOR AND BROKER DEALER & INVESTMENT ADVISOR CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER07/2023 | Schedule APDF page 47 |
| 5 | JONATHAN M CRAIGPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR AND HEAD OF INVESTOR SERVICES AND MARKETINGIndividual | CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR AND HEAD OF INVESTOR SERVICES AND MARKETING05/2023 | Schedule APDF page 47 |
| 6 | MICHAEL DANIEL VERDESCHIMANAGING DIRECTOR AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTORIndividual | CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR10/2024 | Schedule APDF page 47 |
| 7 | NEESHA K HATHIMANAGING DIRECTOR HEAD OF WEALTH & ADVICE SOLUTIONSIndividual | CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | MANAGING DIRECTOR HEAD OF WEALTH & ADVICE SOLUTIONS01/2023 | Schedule APDF page 47 |
| 8 | JONATHAN SCOTT BEATTYDIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR AND HEAD OF ADVISOR SERVICESIndividual | CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | DIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR AND HEAD OF ADVISOR SERVICES07/2024 | Schedule APDF page 47 |
| 9 | THE CHARLES SCHWAB CORPORATIONSHAREHOLDERDomestic entity | SCHWAB HOLDINGS, INC. | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | SHAREHOLDER03/1987 | Schedule BPDF page 48 |
Less than 5% may include zero. Code F identifies a role without specifying a percentage. Reported interests may overlap and may not include every owner. Total indirect ownership is not calculated.
Compliance & Disclosures
Filing dated 9/17/2026 10:27:54 AM
Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.
AFelonies2 Yes
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?Yes
- A2Been charged with a felony?Yes
BMisdemeanors2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
- B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC actions4 Yes1 No
Has the SEC or CFTC ever:
- C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?Yes
- C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?Yes
- C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?Yes
- C5Imposed a civil money penalty on you or an advisory affiliate, or ordered you or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?Yes
DOther regulatory actions2 Yes3 No
Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:
- D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?No
- D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?No
- D3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- D4In the past ten years, entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?Yes
- D5Denied, suspended, or revoked your or an advisory affiliate’s registration or license, or otherwise prevented association with an investment-related business or restricted activities?Yes
ESelf-regulatory organization actions1 Yes3 No
Has a self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:
- E1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
- E2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated its rules, other than a violation designated as a minor rule violation under an SEC-approved plan?Yes
- E3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- E4Disciplined you or an advisory affiliate by expulsion, suspension, barring association with other members, or otherwise restricting activities?No
FProfessional authorizations1 No
- FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 Yes
- GAre you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of C, D, or E?Yes
HCivil judicial actions and proceedings2 Yes2 No
(1) Court actions
Has a domestic or foreign court:
- H(1)(a)In the past ten years, enjoined you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?Yes
- H(1)(b)Found that you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related statutes or regulations?Yes
- H(1)(c)Dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil action brought against you or an advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial regulatory authority?No
(2) Pending civil proceedings
- H(2)Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a civil proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of H(1)?No
Additional DRP filings 15 source blocks
Verbatim excerpts from supporting DRP filings, which may concern the firm or advisory affiliates. Amounts retain their filed labels; no total or attribution is inferred.
criminal · block 1PDF pages 48–49
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.A. or 11.B. of Form ADV. Criminal Check item(s) being responded to: 11.A(1) 11.A(2) 11.B(1) 11.B(2) Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. Multiple counts of the same charge arising out of the same event(s) should be reported on the same DRP. Unrelated criminal actions, including separate cases arising out of the same event, must be reported on separate DRPs. Use this DRP to report all charges arising out of the same event. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to the items listed above. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: 5749523 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: HERBERT, JARED, PAUL (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. If charge(s) were brought against an organization over which you or an advisory affiliate exercise(d) control: Enter organization name, whether or not the organization was an investment-related business and your or the advisory affiliate's position, title, or relationship. 2. Formal Charge(s) were brought in: (include name of Federal, Military, State or Foreign Court, Location of Court - City or County and State or Country, Docket/Case number). 3. Event Disclosure Detail (Use this for both organizational and individual charges.) A. Date First Charged (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: B. Event Disclosure Detail (include Charge(s)/Charge Description(s), and for each charge provide: (1) number of counts, (2) felony or misdemeanor, (3) plea for each charge, and (4) product type if charge is investment-related). C. Did any of the Charge(s) within the Event involve a felony? Yes No D. Current status of the Event? Pending On Appeal Final E. Event Status Date (complete unless status is Pending) (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Disposition Disclosure Detail: Include for each charge (a) Disposition Type (e.g., convicted, acquitted, dismissed, pretrial, etc.), (b) Date, (c) Sentence/Penalty, (d) Duration (if sentence - suspension, probation, etc.), (e) Start Date of Penalty, (f) Penalty/Fine Amount, and (g) Date Paid. 5. Provide a brief summary of circumstances leading to the charge(s) as well as the disposition. Include the relevant dates when the conduct which was the subject of the charge(s) occurred. (Your response must fit within the space provided.)
criminal · block 2PDF pages 49–50
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.A. or 11.B. of Form ADV. Criminal Check item(s) being responded to: 11.A(1) 11.A(2) 11.B(1) 11.B(2) Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. Multiple counts of the same charge arising out of the same event(s) should be reported on the same DRP. Unrelated criminal actions, including separate cases arising out of the same event, must be reported on separate DRPs. Use this DRP to report all charges arising out of the same event. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to the items listed above. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: 5177156 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: Augustson, Robert (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. If charge(s) were brought against an organization over which you or an advisory affiliate exercise(d) control: Enter organization name, whether or not the organization was an investment-related business and your or the advisory affiliate's position, title, or relationship. 2. Formal Charge(s) were brought in: (include name of Federal, Military, State or Foreign Court, Location of Court - City or County and State or Country, Docket/Case number). 3. Event Disclosure Detail (Use this for both organizational and individual charges.) A. Date First Charged (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: B. Event Disclosure Detail (include Charge(s)/Charge Description(s), and for each charge provide: (1) number of counts, (2) felony or misdemeanor, (3) plea for each charge, and (4) product type if charge is investment-related). C. Did any of the Charge(s) within the Event involve a felony? Yes No D. Current status of the Event? Pending On Appeal Final E. Event Status Date (complete unless status is Pending) (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Disposition Disclosure Detail: Include for each charge (a) Disposition Type (e.g., convicted, acquitted, dismissed, pretrial, etc.), (b) Date, (c) Sentence/Penalty, (d) Duration (if sentence - suspension, probation, etc.), (e) Start Date of Penalty, (f) Penalty/Fine Amount, and (g) Date Paid. 5. Provide a brief summary of circumstances leading to the charge(s) as well as the disposition. Include the relevant dates when the conduct which was the subject of the charge(s) occurred. (Your response must fit within the space provided.)
regulatory · block 1PDF pages 50–52
- Regulator name — filed text
- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 135,000,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
SCHWAB SUBMITTED OFFERS OF SETTLEMENT ("OFFERS"), WHICH THE COMMISSION HAS DETERMINED TO ACCEPT. AS A RESULT OF THE CONDUCT DESCRIBED HEREIN, THE COMMISSION DETERMINED THAT SCHWAB WILLFULLY VIOLATED SECTION 206(2) AND 206(4) OF THE ADVISORS ACT AND RULES 206(4)-1(A)(5) AND 206(4)-7 THEREUNDER. ACCORDINGLY, THE COMMISSION ORDERED THAT SCHWAB: CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 206(2) AND 206(4) OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULES 206(4)-1(A)(5) AND 206(4)-7 PROMULGATED THEREUNDER AND SHALL COMPLY WITH THE UNDERTAKINGS ENUMERATED IN THE ORDER. AS PART OF THE UNDERTAKINGS, SCHWAB AGREED TO ENGAGE AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO: (1) REVIEW SCHWAB'S SUPERVISORY, COMPLIANCE AND OTHER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT SCHWAB'S SCHWAB INTELLIGENT PORTFOLIOS-RELATED DISCLOSURES, ADVERTISING AND MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940, AND THE RULES THEREUNDER, AND WITH OTHER APPLICABLE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS WITH RESPECT TO THE PROGRAM; (2) SUBMIT A REPORT TO BOTH SCHWAB AND THE SEC DESCRIBING THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT'S FINDINGS AND MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS. SCHWAB MAY IDENTIFY ANY RECOMMENDATIONS THAT IT CONSIDERS TO BE UNDULY BURDENSOME, IMPRACTICAL OR INAPPROPRIATE AND ATTEMPT TO REACH AGREEMENT OVER SUCH RECOMMENDATIONS WITH THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT, AND SCHWAB MUST ULTIMATELY ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT'S FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ON JUNE 13, 2022, SCHWAB AND ITS AFFILIATE CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC. (COLLECTIVELY, "SCHWAB" FOR PURPOSES OF THIS MATTER DESCRIPTION ONLY) REACHED AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ("SEC") TO SETTLE A MATTER RELATED TO HISTORICAL DISCLOSURES AND MARKETING OF THE SCHWAB INTELLIGENT PORTFOLIOS ("SIP") PROGRAM (THE "PROGRAM"). AS PART OF THE SETTLEMENT, THE SEC FOUND THAT SCHWAB, ALONG WITH ITS FORMER AFFILIATE, SCHWAB WEALTH INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC., VIOLATED CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940, AND THE RULES THEREUNDER, FROM MARCH 2015 TO NOVEMBER 2018. THE SEC FOUND THAT SCHWAB MADE FALSE AND MISLEADING STATEMENTS IN FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURES ABOUT THE CASH ALLOCATIONS IN PROGRAM ACCOUNTS, IN PARTICULAR ABOUT: (1) SCHWAB'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN SETTING THE CASH ALLOCATIONS; (2) THE INFLUENCE OF THIS CONFLICT OF INTEREST ON THE SIZE OF THE CASH ALLOCATIONS; AND (3) THE NEGATIVE EFFECT OF THE CASH ALLOCATIONS ON PERFORMANCE IN PROGRAM ACCOUNTS UNDER MARKET CONDITIONS WHERE OTHER ASSETS SUCH AS EQUITIES OUTPERFORM CASH. THE SEC ALSO FOUND THAT SCHWAB FAILED TO SUFFICIENTLY IMPLEMENT COMPLIANCE POLICIES DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE PUBLICATION OF MISLEADING STATEMENTS. FINALLY, THE SEC FOUND THAT SCHWAB MADE SIMILARLY FALSE AND MISLEADING STATEMENTS IN ADVERTISEMENTS FOR THE PROGRAM.
Sanction detail — filed text
SCHWAB SHALL CEASE AND DESIST; CENSURED; AGREED TO PAY A $45,907,541 IN DISGORGEMENT , PRE-JUDGMENT INTEREST OF $5,629,320, AND A CIVIL PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $135,000,000.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Cease and Desist
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
06/13/2022
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
3-20897
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
ON JUNE 13, 2022, SCHWAB AND ITS AFFILIATE CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC. (COLLECTIVELY, "SCHWAB" FOR PURPOSES OF THIS
MATTER DESCRIPTION ONLY) REACHED AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ("SEC") TO SETTLE A
MATTER RELATED TO HISTORICAL DISCLOSURES AND MARKETING OF THE SCHWAB INTELLIGENT PORTFOLIOS ("SIP") PROGRAM (THE "PROGRAM"). AS
PART OF THE SETTLEMENT, THE SEC FOUND THAT SCHWAB, ALONG WITH ITS FORMER AFFILIATE, SCHWAB WEALTH INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.,
VIOLATED CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940, AND THE RULES THEREUNDER, FROM MARCH 2015 TO NOVEMBER 2018.
THE SEC FOUND THAT SCHWAB MADE FALSE AND MISLEADING STATEMENTS IN FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURES ABOUT THE CASH ALLOCATIONS IN
PROGRAM ACCOUNTS, IN PARTICULAR ABOUT: (1) SCHWAB'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN SETTING THE CASH ALLOCATIONS; (2) THE INFLUENCE OF
THIS CONFLICT OF INTEREST ON THE SIZE OF THE CASH ALLOCATIONS; AND (3) THE NEGATIVE EFFECT OF THE CASH ALLOCATIONS ON PERFORMANCE
IN PROGRAM ACCOUNTS UNDER MARKET CONDITIONS WHERE OTHER ASSETS SUCH AS EQUITIES OUTPERFORM CASH. THE SEC ALSO FOUND THAT
SCHWAB FAILED TO SUFFICIENTLY IMPLEMENT COMPLIANCE POLICIES DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE PUBLICATION OF MISLEADING STATEMENTS.
FINALLY, THE SEC FOUND THAT SCHWAB MADE SIMILARLY FALSE AND MISLEADING STATEMENTS IN ADVERTISEMENTS FOR THE PROGRAM.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
06/13/2022
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 135,000,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
PREJUDGMENT INTEREST ON DISGORGEMENT; UNDERTAKINGS
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
SCHWAB SHALL CEASE AND DESIST; CENSURED; AGREED TO PAY A $45,907,541 IN DISGORGEMENT , PRE-JUDGMENT INTEREST OF $5,629,320,
AND A CIVIL PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $135,000,000.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
SCHWAB SUBMITTED OFFERS OF SETTLEMENT ("OFFERS"), WHICH THE COMMISSION HAS DETERMINED TO ACCEPT. AS A RESULT OF THE CONDUCT
DESCRIBED HEREIN, THE COMMISSION DETERMINED THAT SCHWAB WILLFULLY VIOLATED SECTION 206(2) AND 206(4) OF THE ADVISORS ACT AND
RULES 206(4)-1(A)(5) AND 206(4)-7 THEREUNDER. ACCORDINGLY, THE COMMISSION ORDERED THAT SCHWAB: CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING
OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 206(2) AND 206(4) OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULES 206(4)-1(A)(5) AND
206(4)-7 PROMULGATED THEREUNDER AND SHALL COMPLY WITH THE UNDERTAKINGS ENUMERATED IN THE ORDER. AS PART OF THE UNDERTAKINGS,
SCHWAB AGREED TO ENGAGE AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO: (1) REVIEW SCHWAB'S SUPERVISORY, COMPLIANCE AND OTHER POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT SCHWAB'S SCHWAB INTELLIGENT PORTFOLIOS-RELATED DISCLOSURES, ADVERTISING AND MARKETING
COMMUNICATIONS COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940, AND THE RULES THEREUNDER, AND WITH OTHER
APPLICABLE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS WITH RESPECT TO THE PROGRAM; (2) SUBMIT A REPORT TO BOTH SCHWAB AND THE SEC DESCRIBING THE
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT'S FINDINGS AND MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS. SCHWAB MAY IDENTIFY ANY RECOMMENDATIONS THAT IT CONSIDERS TO
BE UNDULY BURDENSOME, IMPRACTICAL OR INAPPROPRIATE AND ATTEMPT TO REACH AGREEMENT OVER SUCH RECOMMENDATIONS WITH THE
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT, AND SCHWAB MUST ULTIMATELY ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT'S FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS.regulatory · block 2GONG, JEFFREY, EDWARDPDF pages 52–54
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- GONG, JEFFREY, EDWARD
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: 6136817 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: GONG, JEFFREY, EDWARD (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 2. Principal Sanction: Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 3BOCCIO, BRIAN, JAMESPDF pages 54–56
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- BOCCIO, BRIAN, JAMES
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: 3001219 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: BOCCIO, BRIAN, JAMES (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 2. Principal Sanction: Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 4McClain, Andrew, BradleyPDF pages 56–57
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- McClain, Andrew, Bradley
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: 5169074 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: McClain, Andrew, Bradley (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 2. Principal Sanction: Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided).
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regulatory · block 5PDF pages 57–59
- Regulator name — filed text
- MASSACHUSETTS SECURITIES DIVISION
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE MATTER WAS TRIED BEFORE A PRESIDING OFFICER IN JANUARY 2023. THE PARTIES WILL SUBMIT PROPOSED FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND THEN AWAIT THE PRESIDING OFFICER'S RULING
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Description of allegations — filed text
"THE DIVISION ALLEGES THAT SCHWAB ENGAGED IN UNETHICAL AND DECEPTIVE ACTS AND PRACTICES BY: (1) FAILING TO HAVE IN PLACE ANY POLICIES OR PROCEDURES TO MONITOR ADEQUATELY ACCOUNTS ON ITS PLATFORM FOR PAYMENTS TO FORMER UNREGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISERS AND INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVES, AND (2) ENABLING AN UNREGISTERED ADVISER TO RECEIVE PAYMENT FOR ITS UNLAWFUL SERVICES INCLUDING PAYMENTS FROM DEPOSITORY ACCOUNTS AFFILIATED WITH SCHWAB IN VIOLATION OF THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT AND REGULATIONS."
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) MASSACHUSETTS SECURITIES DIVISION 2. Principal Sanction: Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/21/2021 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: E-2021-0036 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): "THE DIVISION ALLEGES THAT SCHWAB ENGAGED IN UNETHICAL AND DECEPTIVE ACTS AND PRACTICES BY: (1) FAILING TO HAVE IN PLACE ANY POLICIES OR PROCEDURES TO MONITOR ADEQUATELY ACCOUNTS ON ITS PLATFORM FOR PAYMENTS TO FORMER UNREGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISERS AND INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVES, AND (2) ENABLING AN UNREGISTERED ADVISER TO RECEIVE PAYMENT FOR ITS UNLAWFUL SERVICES INCLUDING PAYMENTS FROM DEPOSITORY ACCOUNTS AFFILIATED WITH SCHWAB IN VIOLATION OF THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT AND REGULATIONS." 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE MATTER WAS TRIED BEFORE A PRESIDING OFFICER IN JANUARY 2023. THE PARTIES WILL SUBMIT PROPOSED FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND THEN AWAIT THE PRESIDING OFFICER'S RULING
regulatory · block 6PDF pages 59–61
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 2,000,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE FIRM IDENTIFIED AND SELF-REPORTED THE INTERCOMPANY TRANSFERS, AND RESOLVED THIS MATTER WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS. THE FIRM PROMPTLY ADOPTED REMEDIAL MEASURES WHICH INCLUDED INSTITUTING A PROCESS TO ASSESS WHETHER CERTAIN INTERCOMPANY TRANSFERS IMPACT THE FIRM'S NET CAPITAL POSITION AND REVIEWING PAB ACCOUNTS TO ENSURE THEY ARE PROPERLY CODED AND RESERVED.
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Description of allegations — filed text
FINRA FOUND THAT ON THREE DAYS IN 2014, AS A RESULT OF INTERCOMPANY TRANSFERS TO ITS PARENT CORPORATION, THE FIRM DID NOT MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT NET CAPITAL AND DID NOT HAVE ADEQUATE PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO ASSESS THE POTENTIAL NET CAPITAL IMPACT OF SUCH INTERCOMPANY TRANSFERS. THE TRANSFERS TO THE PARENT CORPORATION WERE MADE FOR RISK MITIGATION AND OVERNIGHT INVESTMENT PURPOSES, AND THE PARENT CORPORATION RETURNED THE TRANSFERRED FUNDS TO THE FIRM THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY. FINRA ALSO FOUND THE FIRM DID NOT CATEGORIZE AND CODE PROPRIETARY ACCOUNTS OF BROKER-DEALERS (PAB) IN ACCORDANCE WITH CERTAIN 2014 RULE CHANGES, RESULTING IN AN UNDERFUNDING OF THE PAB RESERVE ACCOUNT.
Sanction detail — filed text
$2 MILLION FINE TO BE PAID BY WIRE TRANSFER.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: A FINE OF $2 MILLION. 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/24/2015 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 20140428736 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): FINRA FOUND THAT ON THREE DAYS IN 2014, AS A RESULT OF INTERCOMPANY TRANSFERS TO ITS PARENT CORPORATION, THE FIRM DID NOT MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT NET CAPITAL AND DID NOT HAVE ADEQUATE PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO ASSESS THE POTENTIAL NET CAPITAL IMPACT OF SUCH INTERCOMPANY TRANSFERS. THE TRANSFERS TO THE PARENT CORPORATION WERE MADE FOR RISK MITIGATION AND OVERNIGHT INVESTMENT PURPOSES, AND THE PARENT CORPORATION RETURNED THE TRANSFERRED FUNDS TO THE FIRM THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY. FINRA ALSO FOUND THE FIRM DID NOT CATEGORIZE AND CODE PROPRIETARY ACCOUNTS OF BROKER-DEALERS (PAB) IN ACCORDANCE WITH CERTAIN 2014 RULE CHANGES, RESULTING IN AN UNDERFUNDING OF THE PAB RESERVE ACCOUNT. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/24/2015 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 2,000,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: $2 MILLION FINE TO BE PAID BY WIRE TRANSFER. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE FIRM IDENTIFIED AND SELF-REPORTED THE INTERCOMPANY TRANSFERS, AND RESOLVED THIS MATTER WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS. THE FIRM PROMPTLY ADOPTED REMEDIAL MEASURES WHICH INCLUDED INSTITUTING A PROCESS TO ASSESS WHETHER CERTAIN INTERCOMPANY TRANSFERS IMPACT THE FIRM'S NET CAPITAL POSITION AND REVIEWING PAB ACCOUNTS TO ENSURE THEY ARE PROPERLY CODED AND RESERVED.
regulatory · block 7PDF pages 61–63
- Regulator name — filed text
- CBOE EXCHANGE,INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 300,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THAT A VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE RULES WAS COMMITTED, CS&CO CONSENTED TO A CENSURE AND TO PAY A FINE OF $300,000.00.
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CBOE EXCHANGE CLAIMED THAT, BETWEEN JANUARY 2010 THROUGH DECEMBER 2016, CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. (CS&CO) INACCURATELY REPORTED LARGE OPTIONS POSTIONS REPORTING (LOPR) RECORDS, FAILED TO REPORT LOPR RECORDS, FAILED TO ESTABLISH ADEQUATE SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH A CBOE RULE, AND FAILED TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE ITS LOPR REPORTING ACTIVITY.
Sanction detail — filed text
CS&CO WAS CENSURED AND FINED $300,000.00. THE FINE WAS PAID ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2018.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) CBOE EXCHANGE,INC. 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: CENSURE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/02/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: FILE NO. 18-0014 (STAR NO. 20150455238) 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Options Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): CBOE EXCHANGE CLAIMED THAT, BETWEEN JANUARY 2010 THROUGH DECEMBER 2016, CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. (CS&CO) INACCURATELY REPORTED LARGE OPTIONS POSTIONS REPORTING (LOPR) RECORDS, FAILED TO REPORT LOPR RECORDS, FAILED TO ESTABLISH ADEQUATE SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH A CBOE RULE, AND FAILED TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE ITS LOPR REPORTING ACTIVITY. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Consent 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/30/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 300,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: CS&CO WAS CENSURED AND FINED $300,000.00. THE FINE WAS PAID ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2018. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THAT A VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE RULES WAS COMMITTED, CS&CO CONSENTED TO A CENSURE AND TO PAY A FINE OF $300,000.00.
regulatory · block 8PDF pages 63–65
- Regulator name — filed text
- NASDAQ STOCK MARKET
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 25,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT FAILED TO ESTABLISH A SYSTEM OF RISK MANAGEMENT CONTROLS AND SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO MANAGE THE RISKS OF ITS MARKET ACCESS ACTIVITY AND TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF ERRONEOUS ORDERS AND BY FAILING TO PRESERVE A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF ITS RISK MANAGEMENT CONTROLS. SPECIFICALLY, THE FIRM'S CONTROLS FOR ORDERS DIRECTLY ROUTED TO NASDAQ AND FOR ORDERS ROUTED TO OTHER BROKER-DEALERS WERE NOT REASONABLY DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF ERRONEOUS ORDERS BECAUSE THEY WERE UNREASONABLY HIGH, FAILED TO REASONABLY TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE TRADING CHARACTERISTICS OF UNDERLYING SECURITIES, AND FAILED TO REJECT ORDERS THAT WERE NOT REASONABLY RELATED TO THE QUOTED PRICES OF SECURITIES. THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WSPS REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT ORDERS PLACED INTO TRADING SYSTEMS WERE NOT ENTERED IN ERROR OR IN A MANNER INCONSISTENT WITH NASDAQ RULES. THE FIRM FURTHER FAILED TO PRESERVE A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF ITS RISK MANAGEMENT CONTROLS IN ITS CURRENT RISK AND CREDIT SYSTEM AS PART OF ITS BOOKS AND RECORDS.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FIRM WAS CENSURED, FINED $50,000, OF WHICH $25,000 SHALL BE PAYABLE TO NASDAQ, REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT RISK MANAGEMENT CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS CITED IN THE AWC AND REQUIRED TO REVISE ITS WSPS AND WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF ITS RISK MANAGEMENT CONTROLS DESCRIBED IN THE AWC. OF THE $50,000 FINE, $25,000 SHALL BE PAYABLE TO NASDAQ AND $25,000 SHALL BE PAYABLE TO NYSE ARCA, INC.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) NASDAQ STOCK MARKET 2. Principal Sanction: Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/26/2020 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2015044918101 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT FAILED TO ESTABLISH A SYSTEM OF RISK MANAGEMENT CONTROLS AND SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO MANAGE THE RISKS OF ITS MARKET ACCESS ACTIVITY AND TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF ERRONEOUS ORDERS AND BY FAILING TO PRESERVE A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF ITS RISK MANAGEMENT CONTROLS. SPECIFICALLY, THE FIRM'S CONTROLS FOR ORDERS DIRECTLY ROUTED TO NASDAQ AND FOR ORDERS ROUTED TO OTHER BROKER-DEALERS WERE NOT REASONABLY DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF ERRONEOUS ORDERS BECAUSE THEY WERE UNREASONABLY HIGH, FAILED TO REASONABLY TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE TRADING CHARACTERISTICS OF UNDERLYING SECURITIES, AND FAILED TO REJECT ORDERS THAT WERE NOT REASONABLY RELATED TO THE QUOTED PRICES OF SECURITIES. THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WSPS REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT ORDERS PLACED INTO TRADING SYSTEMS WERE NOT ENTERED IN ERROR OR IN A MANNER INCONSISTENT WITH NASDAQ RULES. THE FIRM FURTHER FAILED TO PRESERVE A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF ITS RISK MANAGEMENT CONTROLS IN ITS CURRENT RISK AND CREDIT SYSTEM AS PART OF ITS BOOKS AND RECORDS. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/26/2020 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 25,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: UNDERTAKINGS Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: THE FIRM WAS CENSURED, FINED $50,000, OF WHICH $25,000 SHALL BE PAYABLE TO NASDAQ, REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT RISK MANAGEMENT CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS CITED IN THE AWC AND REQUIRED TO REVISE ITS WSPS AND WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF ITS RISK MANAGEMENT CONTROLS DESCRIBED IN THE AWC. OF THE $50,000 FINE, $25,000 SHALL BE PAYABLE TO NASDAQ AND $25,000 SHALL BE PAYABLE TO NYSE ARCA, INC. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 9PDF pages 65–66
- Regulator name — filed text
- NYSE ARCA, INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 25,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT FAILED TO ESTABLISH A SYSTEM OF RISK MANAGEMENT CONTROLS AND SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO MANAGE THE RISKS OF ITS MARKET ACCESS ACTIVITY AND TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF ERRONEOUS ORDERS AND BY FAILING TO PRESERVE A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF ITS RISK MANAGEMENT CONTROLS. SPECIFICALLY, THE FIRM'S CONTROLS FOR ORDERS DIRECTLY ROUTED TO NYSE ARCA AND FOR ORDERS ROUTED TO OTHER BROKER-DEALERS WERE NOT REASONABLY DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF ERRONEOUS ORDERS BECAUSE THEY WERE UNREASONABLY HIGH, FAILED TO REASONABLY TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE TRADING CHARACTERISTICS OF UNDERLYING SECURITIES, AND FAILED TO REJECT ORDERS THAT WERE NOT REASONABLY RELATED TO THE QUOTED PRICES OF SECURITIES. THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WSPS REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT ORDERS PLACED INTO TRADING SYSTEMS WERE NOT ENTERED IN ERROR OR IN A MANNER INCONSISTENT WITH NYSE ARCA RULES. THE FIRM FURTHER FAILED TO PRESERVE A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF ITS RISK MANAGEMENT CONTROLS IN ITS CURRENT RISK AND CREDIT SYSTEM AS PART OF ITS BOOKS AND RECORDS.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FIRM WAS CENSURED, FINED $50,000, OF WHICH $25,000 IS PAYABLE TO NYSE ARCA, REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT RISK MANAGEMENT CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS CITED IN THE AWC AND REQUIRED TO REVISE THE ITS WSPS AND WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF ITS RISK MANAGEMENT CONTROLS. THE REMAINING $25,000 SHALL BE PAYABLE TO THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET LLC.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) NYSE ARCA, INC. 2. Principal Sanction: Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/24/2020 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2015044918102 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT FAILED TO ESTABLISH A SYSTEM OF RISK MANAGEMENT CONTROLS AND SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO MANAGE THE RISKS OF ITS MARKET ACCESS ACTIVITY AND TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF ERRONEOUS ORDERS AND BY FAILING TO PRESERVE A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF ITS RISK MANAGEMENT CONTROLS. SPECIFICALLY, THE FIRM'S CONTROLS FOR ORDERS DIRECTLY ROUTED TO NYSE ARCA AND FOR ORDERS ROUTED TO OTHER BROKER-DEALERS WERE NOT REASONABLY DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF ERRONEOUS ORDERS BECAUSE THEY WERE UNREASONABLY HIGH, FAILED TO REASONABLY TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE TRADING CHARACTERISTICS OF UNDERLYING SECURITIES, AND FAILED TO REJECT ORDERS THAT WERE NOT REASONABLY RELATED TO THE QUOTED PRICES OF SECURITIES. THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WSPS REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT ORDERS PLACED INTO TRADING SYSTEMS WERE NOT ENTERED IN ERROR OR IN A MANNER INCONSISTENT WITH NYSE ARCA RULES. THE FIRM FURTHER FAILED TO PRESERVE A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF ITS RISK MANAGEMENT CONTROLS IN ITS CURRENT RISK AND CREDIT SYSTEM AS PART OF ITS BOOKS AND RECORDS. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/24/2020 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 25,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: UNDERTAKINGS Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: THE FIRM WAS CENSURED, FINED $50,000, OF WHICH $25,000 IS PAYABLE TO NYSE ARCA, REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT RISK MANAGEMENT CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS CITED IN THE AWC AND REQUIRED TO REVISE THE ITS WSPS AND WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF ITS RISK MANAGEMENT CONTROLS. THE REMAINING $25,000 SHALL BE PAYABLE TO THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET LLC. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 10PDF pages 66–68
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 350,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $350,000. PAYMENT WAS MADE BY THE FIRM ON 07/05/2023.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT BETWEEN JANUARY 2016 AND DECEMBER 2020 IT SENT TO ITS CUSTOMERS TRANSACTION CONFIRMATIONS THAT OMITTED REQUIRED DISCLOSURES REGARDING PURCHASES OF CERTAIN ETNS. THE FINDINGS STATE THAT THE CONFIRMATIONS FAILED TO DISCLOSE THAT THE ETNS WERE CALLABLE AND THAT EARLY REDEMPTION COULD AFFECT THE ETNS' YIELD. THE FINDINGS ALSO STATE THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM, INCLUDING WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES, REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULES REGARDING TRANSACTION CONFIRMATIONS FOR CALLABLE ETNS.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $350,000. PAYMENT WAS MADE BY THE FIRM ON X07/05/2023.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/08/2023 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2020068047101 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: EXCHANGE TRADED NOTES (ETNS) 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT BETWEEN JANUARY 2016 AND DECEMBER 2020 IT SENT TO ITS CUSTOMERS TRANSACTION CONFIRMATIONS THAT OMITTED REQUIRED DISCLOSURES REGARDING PURCHASES OF CERTAIN ETNS. THE FINDINGS STATE THAT THE CONFIRMATIONS FAILED TO DISCLOSE THAT THE ETNS WERE CALLABLE AND THAT EARLY REDEMPTION COULD AFFECT THE ETNS' YIELD. THE FINDINGS ALSO STATE THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM, INCLUDING WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES, REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULES REGARDING TRANSACTION CONFIRMATIONS FOR CALLABLE ETNS. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/08/2023 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 350,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $350,000. PAYMENT WAS MADE BY THE FIRM ON X07/05/2023. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $350,000. PAYMENT WAS MADE BY THE FIRM ON 07/05/2023.
regulatory · block 11PDF pages 68–70
- Regulator name — filed text
- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 10,000,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
ON JANUARY 13, 2025, THE SEC ENTERED INTO A SETTLED ORDER FINDING THAT CS&CO. FAILED TO (1) MAINTAIN AND PRESERVE OFF-CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS RELATED TO CS&CO.'S BROKER-DEALER BUSINESS, IN WILLFUL VIOLATION OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT") AND RULE 17A-4(B)(4) THEREUNDER; AND (2) REASONABLY SUPERVISE ITS PERSONNEL WITH A VIEW TO PREVENTING OR DETECTING CERTAIN OF ITS SUPERVISED PERSONS' AIDING AND ABETTING VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULE 17A-4(B) (4) THEREUNDER, WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 15(B)(4)(E) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT. IN DETERMINING TO ACCEPT CS&CO.'S OFFER OF SETTLEMENT, THE SEC CONSIDERED STEPS PROMPTLY UNDERTAKEN AND COOPERATION AFFORDED THE SEC STAFF BY CS&CO. CS&CO. ADMITTED TO THE FACTS IN THE SETTLEMENT ORDER, ACKNOWLEDGED ITS CONDUCT VIOLATED THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS, AND AGREED TO: (A) CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS OR ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULE 17A-4(B) (4) THEREUNDER, (B) BE CENSURED, (C) PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000,000. THE CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT ORDER.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ("SEC") ENTERED INTO A SETTLED ORDER FINDING THAT CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. ("CS&CO.") FAILED TO (1) MAINTAIN AND PRESERVE OFF-CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS RELATED TO CS&CO.'S BROKER-DEALER BUSINESS, IN WILLFUL VIOLATION OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT") AND RULE 17A-4(B)(4) THEREUNDER; AND (2) REASONABLY SUPERVISE ITS PERSONNEL WITH A VIEW TO PREVENTING OR DETECTING CERTAIN OF ITS SUPERVISED PERSONS' AIDING AND ABETTING VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULE 17A-4(B)(4) THEREUNDER, WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 15(B)(4)(E) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT.
Sanction detail — filed text
CS&CO. ADMITTED TO THE FACTS IN THE SETTLEMENT ORDER, ACKNOWLEDGED ITS CONDUCT VIOLATED THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS, AND AGREED TO: (A) CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS OR ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULE 17A-4(B)(4) THEREUNDER, (B) BE CENSURED, (C) PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000,000. THE CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT ORDER.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Cease and Desist
Other Sanctions:
CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY(IES)/FINE(S) CENSURE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
01/13/2025
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
3-22407
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ("SEC") ENTERED INTO A SETTLED ORDER FINDING THAT CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. ("CS&CO.")
FAILED TO (1) MAINTAIN AND PRESERVE OFF-CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS RELATED TO CS&CO.'S BROKER-DEALER BUSINESS, IN WILLFUL VIOLATION
OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT") AND RULE 17A-4(B)(4) THEREUNDER; AND (2) REASONABLY
SUPERVISE ITS PERSONNEL WITH A VIEW TO PREVENTING OR DETECTING CERTAIN OF ITS SUPERVISED PERSONS' AIDING AND ABETTING VIOLATIONS
OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULE 17A-4(B)(4) THEREUNDER, WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 15(B)(4)(E) OF THE EXCHANGE
ACT.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
01/13/2025
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 10,000,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
CS&CO. ADMITTED TO THE FACTS IN THE SETTLEMENT ORDER, ACKNOWLEDGED ITS CONDUCT VIOLATED THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS, AND
AGREED TO: (A) CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS OR ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE
EXCHANGE ACT AND RULE 17A-4(B)(4) THEREUNDER, (B) BE CENSURED, (C) PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000,000.
THE CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY WAS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT ORDER.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
ON JANUARY 13, 2025, THE SEC ENTERED INTO A SETTLED ORDER FINDING THAT CS&CO. FAILED TO (1) MAINTAIN AND PRESERVE OFF-CHANNEL
COMMUNICATIONS RELATED TO CS&CO.'S BROKER-DEALER BUSINESS, IN WILLFUL VIOLATION OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT") AND RULE 17A-4(B)(4) THEREUNDER; AND (2) REASONABLY SUPERVISE ITS PERSONNEL WITH A VIEW TO PREVENTING OR
DETECTING CERTAIN OF ITS SUPERVISED PERSONS' AIDING AND ABETTING VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULE 17A-4(B)
(4) THEREUNDER, WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 15(B)(4)(E) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT. IN DETERMINING TO ACCEPT CS&CO.'S OFFER OF
SETTLEMENT, THE SEC CONSIDERED STEPS PROMPTLY UNDERTAKEN AND COOPERATION AFFORDED THE SEC STAFF BY CS&CO. CS&CO. ADMITTED TO
THE FACTS IN THE SETTLEMENT ORDER, ACKNOWLEDGED ITS CONDUCT VIOLATED THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS, AND AGREED TO: (A) CEASE AND
DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS OR ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULE 17A-4(B)
(4) THEREUNDER, (B) BE CENSURED, (C) PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000,000. THE CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY WAS PAID
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT ORDER.regulatory · block 12PDF pages 70–72
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 175,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2026, CS&CO. BECAME SUBJECT TO AN AWC ISSUED BY FINRA REGARDING ALLEGATIONS THAT CS&CO., FROM JANUARY 2018 TO MAY 2025, FAILED TO REPORT, OR TIMELY REPORT, CERTAIN FRACTIONAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS TO THE TRF OR THE ORF, IN VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 6380A, 6622 AND 2010; FROM JULY 2022 TO JULY 2023, INACCURATELY REPORTED CERTAIN FRACTIONAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS TO THE TRF OR ORF, IN VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 6380A, 6622, 7230A, 7330 AND 2010; AND FROM JANUARY 2018 THROUGH MAY 2025, FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM, INCLUDING WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES, REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH ITS TRADE REPORTING OBLIGATIONS, IN VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 3110(A) AND (B) AND 2010. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS IN THE AWC, CS&CO. AGREED TO BE CENSURED, PAY A $175,000 FINE AND COMPLETE CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS. THE FINE WILL BE PAID AND UNDERTAKINGS WILL BE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA") ALLEGED THAT CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. ("CS&CO."), FROM JANUARY 2018 TO MAY 2025, FAILED TO REPORT, OR TIMELY REPORT, CERTAIN FRACTIONAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS TO THE FINRA/NASDAQ TRADE REPORTING FACILITY ("TRF") OR THE OVER-THE-COUNTER REPORTING FACILITY ("ORF"), IN VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 6380A, 6622 AND 2010; FROM JULY 2022 TO JULY 2023, INACCURATELY REPORTED CERTAIN FRACTIONAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS TO THE TRF OR ORF, IN VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 6380A, 6622, 7230A, 7330 AND 2010; AND FROM JANUARY 2018 THROUGH MAY 2025, FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM, INCLUDING WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES, REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH ITS TRADE REPORTING OBLIGATIONS, IN VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 3110(A) AND (B) AND 2010.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS IN THE AWC, CS&CO. AGREED TO BE CENSURED, PAY A $175,000 FINE AND COMPLETE CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS. THE FINE WILL BE PAID AND UNDERTAKINGS WILL BE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC.
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Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
2.
Principal Sanction:
Censure
Other Sanctions:
CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY(IES)/FINE(S) UNDERTAKING
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/01/2026
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2022076789501
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types:
UNSPECIFIED SECURITIES
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA") ALLEGED THAT CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. ("CS&CO."), FROM JANUARY 2018 TO MAY
2025, FAILED TO REPORT, OR TIMELY REPORT, CERTAIN FRACTIONAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS TO THE FINRA/NASDAQ TRADE REPORTING FACILITY
("TRF") OR THE OVER-THE-COUNTER REPORTING FACILITY ("ORF"), IN VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 6380A, 6622 AND 2010; FROM JULY 2022 TO JULY
2023, INACCURATELY REPORTED CERTAIN FRACTIONAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS TO THE TRF OR ORF, IN VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 6380A, 6622,
7230A, 7330 AND 2010; AND FROM JANUARY 2018 THROUGH MAY 2025, FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM,
INCLUDING WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES, REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH ITS TRADE REPORTING OBLIGATIONS, IN
VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 3110(A) AND (B) AND 2010.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/01/2026
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 175,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
UNDERTAKINGS
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS IN THE AWC, CS&CO. AGREED TO BE CENSURED, PAY A $175,000 FINE AND COMPLETE
CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS. THE FINE WILL BE PAID AND UNDERTAKINGS WILL BE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2026, CS&CO. BECAME SUBJECT TO AN AWC ISSUED BY FINRA REGARDING ALLEGATIONS THAT CS&CO., FROM JANUARY 2018 TO
MAY 2025, FAILED TO REPORT, OR TIMELY REPORT, CERTAIN FRACTIONAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS TO THE TRF OR THE ORF, IN VIOLATION OF FINRA
RULES 6380A, 6622 AND 2010; FROM JULY 2022 TO JULY 2023, INACCURATELY REPORTED CERTAIN FRACTIONAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS TO THE TRF OR
ORF, IN VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 6380A, 6622, 7230A, 7330 AND 2010; AND FROM JANUARY 2018 THROUGH MAY 2025, FAILED TO ESTABLISH,
MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM, INCLUDING WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES, REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE
COMPLIANCE WITH ITS TRADE REPORTING OBLIGATIONS, IN VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 3110(A) AND (B) AND 2010. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR
DENYING THE FINDINGS IN THE AWC, CS&CO. AGREED TO BE CENSURED, PAY A $175,000 FINE AND COMPLETE CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS. THE FINE
WILL BE PAID AND UNDERTAKINGS WILL BE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AWC.civil judicial · block 1PDF pages 72–74
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Item 11.H. of Part 1A or Item 2.F. of Part 1B of Form ADV. Civil Judicial Check Part 1A item(s) being responded to: 11.H(1)(a) 11.H(1)(b) 11.H(1)(c) 11.H(2) Check Part 1B item(s) being responded to: 2.F(1) 2.F(2) 2.F(3) 2.F(4) 2.F(5) Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Item 11.H. of Part 1A or Item 2.F. of Part 1B. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. Unrelated civil judicial actions must be reported on separate DRPs. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.H. (1)(a), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Court Action initiated by: (Name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, SRO, commodities exchange, agency, firm, private plaintiff, etc.) U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 2. Principal Relief Sought: Injunction Other Relief Sought: CIVIL PENALTY(IES)/FINE(S) 3. Filing Date of Court Action (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/02/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 5. Formal Action was brought in (include name of Federal, State or Foreign Court, Location of Court - City or County and State or Country, Docket/Case Number): UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA: SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA; 4:18-CV-03942 6. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the civil judicial action (if applicable): 7. Describe the allegations related to this civil action (your response must fit within the space provided): PURSUANT TO A CONSENT EXECUTED BY CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. (CS&CO.) AND FILED WITH THE FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT ON JULY 9, 2018, CS&CO. CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF AN INJUNCTION REGARDING CS&CO.'S ALLEGED FAILURE TO FILE SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORTS (SARS) ON SUSPICIOUS TRANSACTIONS BY INDEPENDENT, THIRD PARTY INVESTMENT ADVISERS (ADVISERS) THAT CS&CO. TERMINATED FROM ITS CUSTODIAL PLATFORM IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (EXCHANGE ACT) AND RULE 17A-8 PROMULGTED THEREUNDER. THE ADVISORS WERE NOT AFFILIATED OR ASSOCIATED WITH CS&CO. IN ANY WAY. CS&CO. TERMINATED THE ADVISERS FOR ENGAGING IN ACTIVITY THAT CS&CO. DETERMINED HAD VIOLATED ITS INTERNAL POLICIES OR PRESENTED RISK TO THE FIRM AND ITS CUSTOMERS. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, action appealed to (provide name of court) and Date Appeal Filed (MM/DD/YYYY): 10. If pending, date notice/process was served (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 14 only. 11. How was matter resolved: Consent 12. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/09/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 13. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered or Relief Granted(check appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 2,800,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions: RESTRAINED; UNDERTAKINGS C. Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement, or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: THE CIVIL PENALTY WAS PAID ON 07/23/2018 14. Provide a brief summary of circumstances related to the action(s), allegation(s), disposition(s) and/or finding(s) disclosed above (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, CS&CO. CONSENTED TO (I) THE ENTRY OF A PERMANENT INJUNCTION FROM VIOLATING SECTION 17(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULE 17A-8 THEREUNDER, AND (II) PAY A CIVIL PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,800,000.00
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